studiobondurri Chapter 28 Small Talk
Chapter 28 Small Talk
Small Talk
Richard seriously did not like the individual that the young master had brought into their home.
If someone were to ask him why, he wouldn't be able to give a concrete answer. After all, he hadn't really done anything overly wrong.
He'd been respectful, and made no attempts to harm or disrespect any of them in any way. In short, he'd been the perfect guest.
What Richard hated though, was his gaze. Whenever someone even slightly below them in status looked upon the Darius Family and those around the same level, besides respect, there was a deep sense of awe and admiration in their eyes.
However, Richard could sense none of those things within the eyes of Christopher. The respect was there, but that was it. And that irked him to no end.
Sure he seemed to be a talented individual, but just because he was talented, did that give him the right to look at them with such a gaze? A gaze that meant they were equals?
He had no background, he had no backer, the only person he had to rely on was himself, so what right did he have to look at them with such a gaze as if they were on the same level?
'How distasteful.' Richard thought.
"You seem to be very deep in thought sir Richard. Is something the problem?" The butler almost flinched when he heard Christopher's voice and his eyes snapped upwards with surprise and a trace of shock. When had he gotten so close?
"... You are here." It wasn't a question but a statement and Christopher nodded.
"That's right. I'm here to train Young master Titus. After which I'll be on my way." Hearing this, Richard blinked slightly.
"You... won't be staying the night?" He asked with a tint of confusion and Christopher nodded calmly.
"That's right, I have no more reason to come here besides training him, I have my own place so there's no need to bother you any further." He explained and Richard blinked.
When he heard this, inwardly, he was overjoyed. He'd wanted nothing more than for him to stop leeching off them, so his sudden desire to only come for business was welcome. However, besides his joy, there was confusion.
"That's... alright I suppose. But why are you so keen on leaving already? I don't recall the lord giving you a time limit before you had to leave." Richard asked and Christopher tilted his head.
"Well no, but I have my own place to stay, so why should I continue bothering you all? Also with what I'm doing I'll be out of the palace most of the time anyway, so I really only have one reason to be coming here." When he heard that, Richard's joy for Christopher's imminent departure suddenly faded.
'... What?' He couldn't understand.
This man was literally given the opportunity to live in one of, if not the most luxurious and secure place in the entire Empire. And yet, he was so keen on leaving?
"He's such a talented boy. It's a shame he didn't have any interest in getting stronger before. But it seems like you manage to bring out that hunger in him, sir Christopher." She said and Christopher glanced back towards Titus as well.
"I think when I saved him, he had a bit of a reality check and realised that there won't always be someone to protect him in situations like that. So he decided to get stronger so as to take his fate into his own hands." Christopher explained how he felt and Felicia's eyes widened a small bit.
"... You're quite insightful." She said after a bit and Christopher chuckled.
"Am I? It seemed pretty obvious in my opinion." Felicia laughed softly at that.
"And I'm the one who's able to see through things." At this, the two of them laughed together for a small bit before calming down.
"... I assume you were sent to try and convince me to work for you lot again?" Christopher asked directly and Felicia smiled wryly.
"Was it that obvious?" Christopher huffed.
"Come on now. I'm sure you have things to do and wouldn't just come and watch me train your brother." Hearing this, Felicia sighed.
"Well, there you have it. My father sent me to try and make you work under us." She admitted and Christopher nodded, not feeling surprised.
"Look, I can understand why you would want to recruit me, but I can assure you when I say that I have no interest in working under anyone." He explained patiently.
"But why? If you work under us, you get resources, whether it be cultivation resources, knowledge, techniques, and so on. We have everything to ensure a stable growth for you. Don't you think you're being a bit too dismissive?" Felicia questioned him and Christopher shook his head.
"We all have our secrets, so I wasn't elaborate. But I can assure you, I'm alright with the way I am now. Above all else, I value my freedom, and I have what I need to keep getting stronger." Seeing that his stance was firm on the matter, she sighed before pouting cutely.
"That's no way to respond to a lady." He was stunned seeing her sudden change in demeanor. What happened to the graceful woman???
'Also there's a Vampire whose beauty could literally topple kingdoms working as my subordinate. You're cute but I can resist your charms.' He answered in his mind.
Felicia sighed again and looked at Christopher silently. There was a hint of reluctance in her gaze, but also admiration.
He'd resisted her charms and wasn't swayed by the promise of material things. He knew exactly what he wanted and wouldn't be pulled away from getting it for any reason.
'You rarely find men like that nowadays.' She sighed in her heart.
'Well, I doubt anyone else could convince him father failed and brother failed. Even Titus, who he's so fond of, couldn't convince him.' She smiled in her heart.
'That's someone worth my respect.'